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Bacolod breaks ground of P219M new city health complex
Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez took a significant step towards improving the city’s healthcare services with the groundbreaking of the P219 million new Bacolod City Health

Lacson praises BMM on his 3rd SONA
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, a supporter of Liberal Party’s Leni Robredo in the last presidential election, commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr following his

Bacolod residents warned vs ID buying scheme
Concerns about illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have surfaced in Bacolod after a local priest cautioned residents about individuals offering cash in exchange for

No mention of NIR funding at Marcos’ SONA
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 22, failed to mention funding for the recently established Negros Island Region (NIR).

P6/kWh power rate hike seen in July
Power consumers in northern Negros Occidental must brace themselves for higher electricity bills this month after the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) announced a P6 increase in its electricity rates for July 2024.

PHINMA breaks ground for P12 Billion “Saludad” Township in Bacolod City
PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation (PHINMA Properties) broke ground on Friday, July 19, for its P12 billion newest township project, “Saludad,” in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City.

New seawalls provide coastal protection in 2 Negros Occ cities in north
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of concrete seawalls valued at PHP107 million, providing vital protection for coastal communities

Hello again Manokan: Mayor opens doors after brief closure
Manokan Country lovers, both local and tourists, will continue to enjoy the flavorful grilled chicken (inasal) at its current location after Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has granted the re-opening of the stall along Fr. Ferero Street, yesterday, July 17.

CENECO sets 2-day outage for maintenance
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) announced a 2-day power interruption covering Alijis and Sum-ag Feeders to allow its team to conduct maintenance activities on

PAGASA: Negros Island to brace for heavy rains due to LPA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather advisory warning of moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm) starting today, July
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